PARIS — On July 31, led by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), the U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution designating the week beginning Sept. 8 as National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. This year’s resolution marks the sixth consecutive year of recognition by the U.S. Senate for this essential workforce. “Direct […]
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Coupon book to support Casco Public Library
CASCO — Casco Public Library has been hard at work on their annual Coupon Book, producing a high-quality collection of savings to favorite local shops. From now through June 2014, the library is selling the coupon book for $10 each. The book will support the library and help stimulate the local economy. Shopping locally keeps […]
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Historical Museum to host program on braided rugs on Aug. 12
CASCO — Raymond-Casco Historical Museum will host Cathy Corbett for a program on “Braided Rugs In Maine” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12. The museum is on Route 302. Corbett, a Maine native, 25-year resident of Otisfield and the owner of the Oxford Mill End Store, will share her knowledge of all of the aspects […]
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Well done
BIDDEFORD — Brianna Bisesti was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of New England. She graduated May 18 with a Bachelor of Science in athletic training, cum laude. She’s the daughter of Jim and Nancy Bisesti of Greene. She received the American College of Sports Medicine Biomechanics Interest Group […]
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Well done – Area students earn degrees
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Michelle Leanne Luncsford graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville on May 10. Michelle received her degree in sociology with a concentration in environmental issues and globalization. After graduation, she moved to the Washington D.C. Metro Area with her fiance, Christopher Doubet. Luncsford is the daughter of Samuel […]
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Clock presentation, appraisals set for museum
CASCO — A presentation on antique clocks by Harry Hepburn III will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, July 8, at the Raymond-Casco Historical Museum, Route 202. Hepburn will share his vast knowledge of antique clocks as well as clocks made in Maine. He has been a full-time antiques dealer since 1971 and has specialized […]
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Cheverus High School honor roll
PORTLAND — The following students were named to the second-semester honor roll at Cheverus High School. Casco: Casey Simpson, grade 10, honors. Gray: Michael Jones, grade 10, high honors; Riley Archer, grade 11, honors; Rebecca Archer, grade nine, honors; Kyle Severance, grade 10, honors. Lewiston: Brittany Bell, grade 11, high honors; Jessica Soucy, grade 11, […]
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Face Time: Barnologist Don Perkins
No one will ever know what would have happened if Don Perkins’ interest hadn’t been piqued by barns. But the result is a passion that has led him beyond construction techniques into the areas of architecture, agriculture, history, war and many things Maine. His first book is out — “The Barns of Maine: Our history. […]
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Well done – Students graduate
HAMDEN, Conn. — Richard Danieli of New Gloucester received a Master of Health Science in radiologist assistant from Quinnipiac University during a commencement ceremony held May 12. — WILLIMANTIC, Conn. — Eastern Connecticut State University’s 123rd Commencement took place May 14. Alexander Verrill graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in sport and leisure management. […]
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Aldine I. Meserve
1928 – 2013 AUBURN — Aldine I. Meserve, 84, of Raymond, passed to a higher life on May 31, at the Hospice House in Auburn after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. She was born June 26, 1928, in North Raymond, the daughter of Elliott and Marzie (Hodgkins) Tripp. She attended local schools and graduated […]